(i) Measurement:
• Height of the net at the centre of the court—3 feet
• Diameter of the posts—6 inch
• Weight of the ball — 56-7 gm – 58-5 gm
• Width of the strap of the net—5 cm
• Length of the racket—81-28 cm (32 inch)
(ii)
1. Overhead Smash : In this, still swing the arm more fully back and bend it more and push the heel of the hand upward and hit the ball with power. It takes place when ball is high in the air.
2. Ground Shot : A ground shot in tennis is a forehand or backhand shot, that is executed after the ball bounces once on the court. It is usually hit from the back of the tennis court, around the baseline.
(iii) Difference between a volley and a lob :
A volley : When a player strikes the ball without allowing it to touch the ground.
A lob : Hitting the ball high into the air to drive the opponent back from the net.
